5,940births recorded
7Countries
1Variants
2012Peak · Alberta
#1517Ontario 2024
Gibson is a boy name family recorded 5,940 times in 7 countries since 1882. It ranks highest today in Ontario (#1517 in 2024). Its all-time peak was in Alberta in 2012, at 29.8 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Gibson
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gibson | English | 5,561 | 🇺🇸 United States | #1677 | 2013 | ▼ 54 % |
| Gibson | English | 218 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | #1517 | 2017 | ▼ 27 % |
| Gibson | English | 59 | 🇨🇦 Alberta | – | 2012 | – |
| Gibson | English | 50 | 🇫🇷 France | #4487 | 2025 | new |
| Gibson | English | 26 | 🇨🇦 British Columbia | – | 2010 | – |
| Gibson | English | 18 | 🏴 England & Wales | – | 2017 | – |
Questions about Gibson
How popular is the name Gibson?
In 2024 it ranked #1517 in Ontario. Official registers record 5,940 births across 7 countries.
When was Gibson most popular?
It peaked in Alberta in 2012, at 29.8 births per 100,000.
Is Gibson a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Gibson is a boy name.